LIFE SAFETY POLICY
Statement of Policy
Winston Salem State University (“WSSU”) holds the safety of its community in the
highest regard with respect to its function as an institution of higher learning. WSSU
shall comply with all applicable federal and state safety regulations, including but not
limited to Occupational Safety and Health Act, NC State Building Code and the NC
Department of Labor, as they may be amended from time to time.
The University shall ensure procedures are in place to maintain an acceptable level of
safety for building occupants in all University buildings and shall develop and implement
procedures necessary to evacuate any University building in the event of a fire in
accordance with the most current edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s
Life Safety Code.
The University shall periodically review existing procedures to the extent necessary to
assure continued compliance with the most current external policies and procedures
governing life safety.
Effective Date: This policy becomes effective upon adoption by the Board of Trustees.
This the 13th day of December 2012
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Debra Miller
Chair, Board of Trustees
Winston-Salem State University
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Vivian H. Burke
Secretary, Board of Trustees
Winston-Salem State University
Life Safety Policy
Adopted by BOT December 13, 2012